Well, sometime soon anyway. So with that in mind I received a delivery today of...

4 x Toyo Snowprox tyres. Get 'em while they're in stock lads, cos they're selling out already.

Its ok if you can get a second set of wheels cheap then i would conteplate doing it

leach76:

Its ok if you can get a second set of wheels cheap then i would conteplate doing it

what size wheels are you after leach?

leach76:

Its ok if you can get a second set of wheels cheap then i would conteplate doing it

I have 2 sets of wheels for the car, and 2 sets for the van. I start every winter with a fresh set of tyres on the van, as the ones from last year will be half worn so not worth bothering with. I leave 'em with my tyre fitter and he sells them part worn or whatever, or chucks 'em. The car ones last better and are okay for this winter as well, but my van is my livelyhood and I need to be able to get about.

 How much were they Rusty?

I was looking at buying a set of Vredstein Snowtrac 3s. How long of a time do you wear them in winter?

leach76:

Its ok if you can get a second set of wheels cheap then i would conteplate doing it

Cheap set of (straight) steel wheels shouldnt be too bad 2nd hand. Just have to make sure they are 100%

stevee:

 How much were they Rusty?

I was looking at buying a set of Vredstein Snowtrac 3s. How long of a time do you wear them in winter?

Those 4 tyres (175-65-14 for the van, mind you) were £180 delivered. Then a fiver a wheel for fitting.

I'll get 'em mounted some time soon, then generally I change to the winter tyres about the end of October. I run them until March or so when it starts to warm up.

The Vredestein snowtrac's for the car - are a 195/65 R15, and they were £280 delivered. And then the same to fit them.

Which website did you buy from?

Camskills mate. Always use them, but last year they were out of stock of any tyres in my two sizes, so I had to buy from another online place for the car, and the van I got some Marshalls fitted at the local place. I have to say that both Marshalls and Toyos are great in snow, but I'd always have Toyos in preference as they are far superior in dry cold conditions. The Marshalls bloody scared me on dry roads, but they love snow.

When it comes to winter i always make sure my motor has 4 brand new tyres on, albeit Falken 912s but tyres with plenty of tread do make a MASSIVE difference.

 Mine are 18's so steels out of the window,my mate is selling some leon alloys but there 17's and would have to see if they go over the brakes

I'm glad winter's coming as it means the end of a pretty rubbish year for me. Bring on 2012.

davemk:

I'm glad winter's coming as it means the end of a pretty rubbish year for me. Bring on 2012.

I always think that but the next year is always worse

roll on death for me

 Thats the tyres ordered. £280 for 4 Vredestein Snowtrac 3s. Delivered in the next few days

That's you sorted then.

Any more for any more?

Hi, first post (sorry for the lack of an introduction so far).

What are the recommended winter tyres for an S3? And how much should I be looking at paying? Phoned the dealers earlier and was quoted £191 per tyre, fully fitted. That was for Goodyears but not sure which one, though I did ask - twice - for winter tyres.

i also bought a new set for this winter they are 16inch tires with max grip on them

 Ive taken my winter wheels off and stored them away till next winter. IMO winter tyres are for <= 7 degress. Over here atleast its well above that everyday now.